Quote by Cassandra Clare

I thought... that we could at least talk about books.

I thought... that we could at least talk about books.

Summary

This quote suggests a sense of disappointment and underestimation of the current circumstances. The speaker believed that even if they couldn't find common ground or agreement with the other person, they could at least engage in a meaningful conversation about books. It reflects the speaker's hopefulness in finding some form of connection or intellectual exchange that transcends their differences.

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Books Will Herondale

By Cassandra Clare

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